Jashar
Jashar was an ancient Hebrew book mentioned in the Old Testament, but not included in the biblical canon.
MaleOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Joshua 10:13; only referred to as Jashar (יָשָׁר).
Alternative names
- יָשָׁרJashar
Mentions
- So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.”
- …and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: